The past should never be forgotten but neither should it be lived in.
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The past should never be forgotten but neither should it be lived in.
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I so agree with this. xo
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Thanks Darlene.
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So hard to escape sometimes, but you’re right.
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We would not be where we are without our past but revisiting too often can be a problem.
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Very well said dear lady. Thankfully the load that I carried turned into butterflies as I realized they had given me a gift…and set them free 😀 ❤️
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I love the imagery with the butterflies!
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Thank you kind lady. When we finally understand them they no longer hold their pain so I hold nothing against them, and in fact appreciate what they have taught me. Hence for me they can be butterflies as I release them. Mind you, I still have the odd rattle (of the past) still in my mind to understand yet…but thankfully its starting to echo in there 😂 🤣
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Yes, absolutely. Living in the past serves no purpose.
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But it is kind of fun to sneak in for a visit…
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Oh for sure. I do love to reminisce… but never with the desire to wish myself back there.
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it is so true, and something we all try to balance at times
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Balance is the key
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The past can be a nice place to visit, but I wouldn’t want to live there! 🤗
Ginger
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Been there, done that.
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Very true
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Thanks Lauren.
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I am a firm follower of the tenet, “He who forgets the past is destined to repeat it.” Many things I do not want to repeat.
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I agree!
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Agree. Never wallow in the past and move on. A challenge but it takes time.
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I do love to wallow but not in the past.
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True that!😃
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Thanks!
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Good one. 🙂 … some people get them mixed up.
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Too many.
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There is a balance between the past and the present. Tip it too far either way and it is not a good thing.
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Balance is always the key.
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This is the truth. Respect and learn from the past whilst living in the now.
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Perfectly said Marc.
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But true. We can balance both of .
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It might be tricky but we can do it.
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Yes, Right 👍
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